Abstract

According to the survey of Top Brand Index of Motor Cycle in Indonesia,
Suzuki cannot occupy TOP position in 2010 in all classes of products. The
principal issue in this research is how the power of brand equity which consists of
brand awareness, brand association, and brand perceived quality could affect
repurchase intention of Suzuki Motor Cycle. Based on this background, this study
aimed to test and analyze the influence of brand equity on repurchase intention
Suzuki Motor Cycle.
The population of this study included all students in the Faculty of
Economics, Diponegoro University, Semarang. One hundred samples of
respondents was taken. Sampling technique used is a non probability sampling
technique with a quota sampling method. Data obtained from the questionnaire
which was processed and analysed using multiple regression analysis techniques.
This analysis includes: validity and reliability test, the classic assumption test,
multiple regression analysis, hypothesis testing via t test and F test, and analysis
of the coefficient of determination (R2). From this analysis, the regression
equation is:
Y = 0,270 X1 + 0,213 X2 + 0,395 X3
Where (Y) is the variable word of mouth, while (X1) is brand awareness,
(X2) is brand association, and (X3) is brand perceived quality. Hypothesis testing
using t test showed that the three independent variables found to significantly
influence word of mouth as dependent variable. Then the F test showed that the
variables of brand awareness, brand association, and brand perceived quality are
feasible to test the dependent variable (word of mouth). Adjusted R Square of
0.581 was obtained. This means that 57,5% purchase interest can be explained by
the variables of brand awareness, brand association,and brand perceived
quality. While the remaining 42,5% variable word of mouth can be explained by
other variables which not examined in this study.